Manfreda sp Purple Passion Schizachyrium Engelmannia peristenia is a monotypic

Engelmannia peristenia is a monotypic genus (only one species) that was named in honor of German-born

topped in late May-June (NC) with spikes of up to a dozen pendent flowers

In late winter/early spring

and baking sun are the keys to success

it's been evergreen in Zone 7b

Manfreda sp Purple Passion Schizachyrium Engelmannia peristenia is a monotypicManfreda 'Purple Passion' is one of the most exciting new succulent introductions in years, but we aren't able to specifically assign it to a genus. It was introduced as an xMangave, which it obviously is not. We thought it might be a Beschorneria hybrid, but the flowers didn't confirm that, so we're all left wondering. At this point, it seems most likely an un named Mexican manfreda species. Regardless, it makes a fascinating garden specimen to 1'